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🫀 The Heart in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): More Than Just a Pump
Heart shaped soap bubbles When we think of the heart, most of us immediately picture a powerful muscle pumping blood through our veins....
Yasmin Hodge
Oct 44 min read
 
 
 


Ancient Remedies for Modern Stress Relief
Traditional Chinese Medicine can offer an answer to help with modern day stress.
Yasmin Hodge
Mar 115 min read
 
 
 


Traditional Chinese Medicine's Liver Support Secrets
Traditional Chinese Medicine to support your Liver
Yasmin Hodge
Nov 1, 20245 min read
 
 
 


Embrace the Change: Transitioning from Summer to Autumn with Traditional Chinese Medicine
As the vibrant hues of summer gradually fade, and the crispness of autumn air begins to settle in, our bodies undergo a profound...
Yasmin Hodge
Sep 11, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Breathing Easy: Acupuncture for Hayfever Relief
Are you tired of the constant battle with hayfever symptoms? The sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion can make the beautiful spring...
Yasmin Hodge
Sep 2, 20243 min read
 
 
 


Hello spring!
Spring is the time of year we associate with a change in tempo and new beginnings…new leaves, plants re-emerging and warming temperatures...
Yasmin Hodge
Apr 18, 20234 min read
 
 
 


What is 'Damp' in Chinese Medicine?
Unlike Western Medicine, Chinese Medicine looks at the whole body to establish the cause of symptoms. One common diagnosis is Damp. ...
Yasmin Hodge
Apr 18, 20233 min read
 
 
 


Menopause- 'The Second Spring' Understanding your treatment options
Women Just as nature has cycles, so do we!  In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) women have seven year cycles whilst men have eight year...
Yasmin Hodge
Nov 11, 202211 min read
 
 
 


TCM Advice on Nourishing Lungs in Autumn: Tips & Foods
Autumn leaves Read about..... The functions of the Lungs  The Lungs and our immune system  The Lungs and our skin  Which emotions affect...
Yasmin Hodge
Sep 21, 20226 min read
 
 
 


Supporting and nourishing our Kidneys
Water The Kidneys are crucially important to our overall health and well being.  These kidney bean shaped organs have a list of tasks to...
Yasmin Hodge
Jul 6, 20225 min read
 
 
 


What Are the Best Foods to Nourish Our Blood According to TCM?
Traditional Chinese Medicine dietary advice to help nourish the Blood. Particularly useful for iron deficiency, after surgery/illness, after
Yasmin Hodge
Jun 16, 20223 min read
 
 
 


Spleen and Stomach nourishing foods
The Spleen and Stomach are associated with the Earth element, sweet tasting foods and the colour orange/yellow in Traditional Chinese...
Yasmin Hodge
Jun 16, 20224 min read
 
 
 


Forget calorie counting to lose weight!
I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. Ironically, I was underweight until I was 28 years old. I spent a lot of time worrying...
Yasmin Hodge
Jan 12, 20226 min read
 
 
 


Can acupuncture help with insomnia?
Anyone with anxiety and/or insomnia, which often go hand in hand, can tell you how a lack of sleep can seriously hamper daily activity....
Yasmin Hodge
Nov 1, 20216 min read
 
 
 


Welcome Autumn!
Mother Nature is spectacularly clever at creating beautiful patterns and applies her magic to the cycles of life. In ancient times the...
Yasmin Hodge
Oct 5, 20213 min read
 
 
 
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